May 12: Kiamichi Brevets - Antlers, OK
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Charlie Jenkins
Apr 28, 2012, 10:22:03 PM4/28/12
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On May 12, 2012, starting at 6am, Pat & I will be hosting: 213k, 309k & ACP 400k brevets from Antlers OK.
It's time to make your motel reservations & RSVP for the brevet. You may RSVP online at: http://texomacycling.com/kiamichi_rsvp.html, reply to me or the group via email, or call 903.624.1200. If you are unsure which distance you will ride, RSVP to all possibilities. This will ensure I have plenty of cards & cues printed.
The Hi-Way Inn is the hotel of choice. This hotel is clean & the newest one in the area. The brevets will start from the hotel parking lot. All rooms have microwaves & a mini-fridge. They have continental breakfast & have offered to start it early for our convenience. They are very friendly & accommodating to us & our needs.
If you think you will be riding the brevet, and want a room, you should reserve it now. There aren't too many hotel options in or around Antlers, and this one is certainly the best.
To reserve your room, call the hotel:
- Hi-Way Express Inn
- 1338 W Main (OK-3 at OK-2)
- Antlers, OK 74523
- (580) 298-6644
Here's a peek at what to expect on these routes. I'll have more details as it get's closer.
- 213k & 309k are RUSA brevets: You get full credit for every Km ridden, and the full time allotment
- 400k is an ACP brevet: This counts towards PBP qualification. Super Randonneur & similar ACP awards
- 400k is exactly 400k. No bonus miles!
- All distances start & end at the Hi-Way Express Inn.
- All are loop routes
- All are on mostly low traffic roads in rural SE Oklahoma (plus a bit of Arkansas on the 400k only)
- All visit Honobia & BigFoot country
- All climb up & over Indian Highway
- 400k follows the entire Talimena Scenic Byway, from Talihina OK to Mena AR
- 309k follows the western half of the Talimena Scenic Byway
- Both 309 & 400 return to Talihina on the low (flatter) road, so you only do the Byway one direction
- You can expect smoother roads than TX chipseal
- Bring your climbing gears (and legs). You will need them both!
- The 400k may be LSR's toughest route (You decide!)
All routes are designed & the start scheduled early enough so the major climbs & descents are completed in the daylight hours. The brevets will start at 6am. The major climbs & descents (Indian Hwy & Talimena Scenic Byway) are completed when the 400k arrives in Mena, at mile 135. The 309k at Big Cedar, mile 107. And the 213k after Indian Hwy, mile 65. Everyone will have completed these before dark.
All routes are easy to navigate with very few turns.
We will have support for the long stretches between services.
The routes can be seen at:
Don't forget, reserve your room now, before they are gone!
Thanks,
Charlie & Pat Jenkins
Charlie Jenkins
May 5, 2012, 11:13:43 AM5/5/12
to Charlie Jenkins
Only 1 week till the Antlers brevets! Time to make your motel reservations & RSVP. Bill has the cue sheets uploaded to the website (Thanks Bill!!!).
Go to:
http://texomacycling.com/kiamichi_brevet.html to RSVP, see a list of riders, & other good stuff.
Charlie Jenkins
Gary Gottlieb
May 8, 2012, 8:31:34 AM5/8/12
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Randos,
I have been talking about the Talimena Scenic Byway for the last ten years and there are only a handful of us signed up. Come on.
This is one of the nicest and most challenging roads that you can bicycle on. In that 60 mile stretch there are over 30 climbs, most at 18% grade, adding up to around 10,000 feet of climbing. There is the infamous Three Mile Hill just before the lodge. Dana and will slog up that hill and take an hour to climb it. What's your excuse?
The scenery is breathtaking along that road. You are riding along the peaks of the Ouchata mountains. You can see for miles. You don't just cross the mountains like other passes, you ride the entire mountain chain.
Then for added fun Charlie and Pat throw in Indian Highway too along with five star support at a couple of stops in the middle of nowhere.
You don't need to hammer in these hills. Just hang out with Dana and I. Trust me you will not be able to ride slower than us climbing those hills. You can pass us on every climb and try to catch our rear wheel on the decents. Then do it over and over and over again.
Then there is a six mile decent into Mena which is the most fun you can have with your clothes on. After Mena it is a beutiful ride back in the valley.
Then there is a six mile decent into Mena which is the most fun you can have with your clothes on. After Mena it is a beutiful ride back in the valley.
Below are Charlie's emails.
Take Friday off, book your rooms, and drive to OK. Please do not miss this ride!
Gary and Dana
Sent from my iPhone
Pam Wright
May 8, 2012, 9:10:40 AM5/8/12
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I can vouch for the beauty and having to work for it! Unfortunately, it falls at a bad time for me...time to be home for a weekend. Can't wait for the stories and I know I'll be kickin' myself for not going :)
Pam Wright
From: Gary Gottlieb <gary.p....@me.com>
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Subject: [LSR] Antlers OK 400K - Talimena Scenic Byway
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Greg LaDoe
May 8, 2012, 11:53:49 AM5/8/12
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Agree, the Talimena Scenic Highway is fantastic (have done is 2-3
time)..love stopping for lunch at the Queen Wilhamena hotel (all you
can eat buffet!). And the descent into Mena is the best....watch for
the potholes near the bottom!
Unfortunately, I'm out of town this weekend (flying to UK)....gonna
ride the Olympic Road Race route!
Greg L.
On May 8, 8:10 am, Pam Wright <texaspamri...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I can vouch for the beauty and having to work for it! Unfortunately, it falls at a bad time for me...time to be home for a weekend. Can't wait for the stories and I know I'll be kickin' myself for not going :)
>
> Pam Wright
>
> ________________________________
> From: Gary Gottlieb <gary.p.gottl...@me.com>
> * 1338 W Main (OK-3 at OK-2)
> * Antlers, OK 74523
> * (580) 298-6644
> * 400k is an ACP brevet: This counts towards PBP qualification. Super Randonneur & similar ACP awards
> * 400k is exactly 400k. No bonus miles!
> * All distances start & end at the Hi-Way Express Inn.
> * All are loop routes
> * All are on mostly low traffic roads in rural SE Oklahoma (plus a bit of Arkansas on the 400k only)
> * All visit Honobia & BigFoot country
> * All climb up & over Indian Highway
> * 400k follows the entire Talimena Scenic Byway, from Talihina OK to Mena AR
> * 309k follows the western half of the Talimena Scenic Byway
> * Both 309 & 400 return to Talihina on the low (flatter) road, so you only do the Byway one direction
> * You can expect smoother roads than TX chipseal
> * Bring your climbing gears (and legs). You will need them both!
> * The 400k may be LSR's toughest route (You decide!)
> * 309k - http://ridewithgps.com/routes/234550
> * 213k - http://ridewithgps.com/routes/234546
>
> - Show quoted text -
time)..love stopping for lunch at the Queen Wilhamena hotel (all you
can eat buffet!). And the descent into Mena is the best....watch for
the potholes near the bottom!
Unfortunately, I'm out of town this weekend (flying to UK)....gonna
ride the Olympic Road Race route!
Greg L.
On May 8, 8:10 am, Pam Wright <texaspamri...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I can vouch for the beauty and having to work for it! Unfortunately, it falls at a bad time for me...time to be home for a weekend. Can't wait for the stories and I know I'll be kickin' myself for not going :)
>
> Pam Wright
>
> ________________________________
> To: LSR E-Mail Group <Talk...@googlegroups.com>; Houston Randonneurs E-Mail Group <houstonra...@googlegroups.com>; Hill Country Randonneurs E-Mail Group <hill-country...@googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 7:31 AM
> Subject: [LSR] Antlers OK 400K - Talimena Scenic Byway
>
> Randos,
>
> I have been talking about the Talimena Scenic Byway for the last ten years and there are only a handful of us signed up. Come on.
>
> This is one of the nicest and most challenging roads that you can bicycle on. In that 60 mile stretch there are over 30 climbs, most at 18% grade, adding up to around 10,000 feet of climbing. There is the infamous Three Mile Hill just before the lodge. Dana and will slog up that hill and take an hour to climb it. What's your excuse?
>
> The scenery is breathtaking along that road. You are riding along the peaks of the Ouchata mountains. You can see for miles. You don't just cross the mountains like other passes, you ride the entire mountain chain.
>
> Then for added fun Charlie and Pat throw in Indian Highway too along with five star support at a couple of stops in the middle of nowhere.
>
> You don't need to hammer in these hills. Just hang out with Dana and I. Trust me you will not be able to ride slower than us climbing those hills. You can pass us on every climb and try to catch our rear wheel on the decents. Then do it over and over and over again.
>
> Then there is a six mile decent into Mena which is the most fun you can have with your clothes on. After Mena it is a beutiful ride back in the valley.
>
> Below are Charlie's emails.
>
> Take Friday off, book your rooms, and drive to OK. Please do not miss this ride!
>
> Gary and Dana
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 7:31 AM
> Subject: [LSR] Antlers OK 400K - Talimena Scenic Byway
>
> Randos,
>
> I have been talking about the Talimena Scenic Byway for the last ten years and there are only a handful of us signed up. Come on.
>
> This is one of the nicest and most challenging roads that you can bicycle on. In that 60 mile stretch there are over 30 climbs, most at 18% grade, adding up to around 10,000 feet of climbing. There is the infamous Three Mile Hill just before the lodge. Dana and will slog up that hill and take an hour to climb it. What's your excuse?
>
> The scenery is breathtaking along that road. You are riding along the peaks of the Ouchata mountains. You can see for miles. You don't just cross the mountains like other passes, you ride the entire mountain chain.
>
> Then for added fun Charlie and Pat throw in Indian Highway too along with five star support at a couple of stops in the middle of nowhere.
>
> You don't need to hammer in these hills. Just hang out with Dana and I. Trust me you will not be able to ride slower than us climbing those hills. You can pass us on every climb and try to catch our rear wheel on the decents. Then do it over and over and over again.
>
> Then there is a six mile decent into Mena which is the most fun you can have with your clothes on. After Mena it is a beutiful ride back in the valley.
>
> Below are Charlie's emails.
>
> Take Friday off, book your rooms, and drive to OK. Please do not miss this ride!
>
> Gary and Dana
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 5, 2012, at 10:13 AM, Charlie Jenkins <sk8erby...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Only 1 week till the Antlers brevets! Time to make your motel reservations & RSVP. Bill has the cue sheets uploaded to the website (Thanks Bill!!!).
>
> Go to: http://texomacycling.com/kiamichi_brevet.html to RSVP, see a list of riders, & other good stuff.
>
> Charlie Jenkins
>
>
>
>
>
> Only 1 week till the Antlers brevets! Time to make your motel reservations & RSVP. Bill has the cue sheets uploaded to the website (Thanks Bill!!!).
>
> Go to: http://texomacycling.com/kiamichi_brevet.html to RSVP, see a list of riders, & other good stuff.
>
> Charlie Jenkins
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Charlie Jenkins <sk8erby...@gmail.com>
> Date: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 9:22 PM
> Subject: May 12: Kiamichi Brevets - Antlers, OK
> To: Charlie Jenkins <sk8erby...@gmail.com>
>
> On May 12, 2012, starting at 6am, Pat & I will be hosting: 213k, 309k & ACP 400k brevets from Antlers OK.
>
> It's time to make your motel reservations & RSVP for the brevet. You may RSVP online at: http://texomacycling.com/kiamichi_rsvp.html, reply to me or the group via email, or call 903.624.1200. If you are unsure which distance you will ride, RSVP to all possibilities. This will ensure I have plenty of cards & cues printed.
>
> The Hi-Way Inn is the hotel of choice. This hotel is clean & the newest one in the area. The brevets will start from the hotel parking lot. All rooms have microwaves & a mini-fridge. They have continental breakfast & have offered to start it early for our convenience. They are very friendly & accommodating to us & our needs.
> If you think you will be riding the brevet, and want a room, you should reserve it now. There aren't too many hotel options in or around Antlers, and this one is certainly the best.
>
> To reserve your room, call the hotel:
> * Hi-Way Express Inn
> From: Charlie Jenkins <sk8erby...@gmail.com>
> Date: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 9:22 PM
> Subject: May 12: Kiamichi Brevets - Antlers, OK
> To: Charlie Jenkins <sk8erby...@gmail.com>
>
> On May 12, 2012, starting at 6am, Pat & I will be hosting: 213k, 309k & ACP 400k brevets from Antlers OK.
>
> It's time to make your motel reservations & RSVP for the brevet. You may RSVP online at: http://texomacycling.com/kiamichi_rsvp.html, reply to me or the group via email, or call 903.624.1200. If you are unsure which distance you will ride, RSVP to all possibilities. This will ensure I have plenty of cards & cues printed.
>
> The Hi-Way Inn is the hotel of choice. This hotel is clean & the newest one in the area. The brevets will start from the hotel parking lot. All rooms have microwaves & a mini-fridge. They have continental breakfast & have offered to start it early for our convenience. They are very friendly & accommodating to us & our needs.
> If you think you will be riding the brevet, and want a room, you should reserve it now. There aren't too many hotel options in or around Antlers, and this one is certainly the best.
>
> To reserve your room, call the hotel:
> * 1338 W Main (OK-3 at OK-2)
> * Antlers, OK 74523
> * (580) 298-6644
> Here's a peek at what to expect on these routes. I'll have more details as it get's closer.
> * 213k & 309k are RUSA brevets: You get full credit for every Km ridden, and the full time allotment
> * 400k is an ACP brevet: This counts towards PBP qualification. Super Randonneur & similar ACP awards
> * 400k is exactly 400k. No bonus miles!
> * All distances start & end at the Hi-Way Express Inn.
> * All are loop routes
> * All are on mostly low traffic roads in rural SE Oklahoma (plus a bit of Arkansas on the 400k only)
> * All visit Honobia & BigFoot country
> * All climb up & over Indian Highway
> * 400k follows the entire Talimena Scenic Byway, from Talihina OK to Mena AR
> * 309k follows the western half of the Talimena Scenic Byway
> * Both 309 & 400 return to Talihina on the low (flatter) road, so you only do the Byway one direction
> * You can expect smoother roads than TX chipseal
> * Bring your climbing gears (and legs). You will need them both!
> * The 400k may be LSR's toughest route (You decide!)
>
> All routes are designed & the start scheduled early enough so the major climbs & descents are completed in the daylight hours. The brevets will start at 6am. The major climbs & descents (Indian Hwy & Talimena Scenic Byway) are completed when the 400k arrives in Mena, at mile 135. The 309k at Big Cedar, mile 107. And the 213k after Indian Hwy, mile 65. Everyone will have completed these before dark.
>
> All routes are easy to navigate with very few turns.
>
> We will have support for the long stretches between services.
>
> The routes can be seen at:
> * 400k - http://ridewithgps.com/routes/234559
> All routes are designed & the start scheduled early enough so the major climbs & descents are completed in the daylight hours. The brevets will start at 6am. The major climbs & descents (Indian Hwy & Talimena Scenic Byway) are completed when the 400k arrives in Mena, at mile 135. The 309k at Big Cedar, mile 107. And the 213k after Indian Hwy, mile 65. Everyone will have completed these before dark.
>
> All routes are easy to navigate with very few turns.
>
> We will have support for the long stretches between services.
>
> The routes can be seen at:
> * 309k - http://ridewithgps.com/routes/234550
> * 213k - http://ridewithgps.com/routes/234546
> Don't forget, reserve your room now, before they are gone!
>
> Thanks, Charlie & Pat Jenkins
>
>
> Thanks, Charlie & Pat Jenkins
>
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Ken
May 8, 2012, 12:43:08 PM5/8/12
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Greg,
I hope you have the chance to visit some of the sites along the route.
The views from Box Hill are spectacular (think, Emma). And Hampton Court is well worth the visit (built by Cardinal Wolsey and taken over by Henry VIII).
You can do some rowing on the Thames at Kingston upon Thames and play with the deer in Richmond Park.
It is a spectacular route, you'll have fun. Envious it is that I am. (Yoda :-))
Ken.
Greg LaDoe
May 9, 2012, 10:07:23 PM5/9/12
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Ken,
Know it all well. Lived in South Wimbledon and Esher (Surrey) for 2
years each in the early 2000s. Windsor Great Park is awesome too.
Riding the Surrey Downs is fun as well...some narrow country lanes
with 15+% grades. Looking forward to a pub lunch on the ride!
Greg
Know it all well. Lived in South Wimbledon and Esher (Surrey) for 2
years each in the early 2000s. Windsor Great Park is awesome too.
Riding the Surrey Downs is fun as well...some narrow country lanes
with 15+% grades. Looking forward to a pub lunch on the ride!
Greg
Charlie Jenkins
May 11, 2012, 9:18:26 AM5/11/12
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The Kiamichi brevets are tomorrow. The current list of riders are:
Charlie Jenkins
400k - Gary Gottlieb, Dana Pacino, Vickie Tyer, Jeff Newberry, David Baxter, Debbie Breaud, Daniel Schaaf, Jeremy Shlacter
309k - John Droese
213k - Brad Reno, Stephen Hazelton, Debbie Breaud
If your name isn't on the list, it's not too late to RSVP. I won't leave for Antlers until late this evening, so I can print more cards & cues anytime today.
Check-in will be tomorrow starting at 5am.
There is rain in the forecast. Bring your rain gear.
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